Description
Experience a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines with this Easy Mexican Lasagna. This dish features layers of tender corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, zesty green chilis, hearty black beans, and a generous amount of melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this comforting casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it combines rich flavors and satisfying textures that make it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Top it off with fresh garnishes like diced tomatoes and green onions for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (4 oz.) can green chilis
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning (2 packets)
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 cups shredded cheese (blend of Monterey jack and cheddar)
- 1 medium tomato (diced for garnish)
- 1 bunch green onions (sliced for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until cooked through. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix in fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, and black beans until heated through.
- Layer 6 corn tortillas in the bottom of the casserole dish followed by one-third of the meat mixture and 2 cups of cheese. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–40 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg